Draft Punjab Startup and Entrepreneurship Development Policy 2017

Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has unveiled the draft Punjab Startup and Entrepreneurship Development Policy 2017, underlining the government’s commitment to promote women entrepreneurs. In his inaugural address at the “Road to GES” programme ahead of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017, the CM said women were more committed and dedicated towards industrial entrepreneurship and his government was doing everything possible to facilitate them.

Background:
There has been lack of thrust on industry sector in Punjab over the years, with agriculture being promoted more than other sectors, causing the state to lag behind on industrial and other important fronts. While Punjab needed to continue promoting agriculture, diversification was important to bring the state out of the prevailing agrarian crisis.

Objective of policy:
The Punjab Startup and Entrepreneurship Development Policy 2017 aims to support startups and women entrepreneurs. The policy would go a long way in boosting the state’s efforts to promote entrepreneurial culture, especially among women.

Road to GES:
Road to GES is part of the ongoing series of events leading up to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 taking place in Hyderabad later this month. Road to GES is organised by Niti Aayog in partnership with FICCI and ISB, and their focus in on ‘Celebrating and Empowering Women in Entrepreneurship’.
 

By: Dr. Vivek Rana